Senior Hurling

On Tuesday 18th last and although seriously hampered by injuries, the Ahane Senior team had a tough ACHL match away to Patrickswell.  The match was very even in the 1st half as both teams were content to take their points from out the field and at half-time, Ahane deservedly led by the narrowest of margins on a score-line of 0-11 to 0-10.  Patrickswell came out of the blocks quickest in the 2nd half, scored a couple of goals and the game seemed to slip away from Ahane's grasp and Patrickswell ran out easy winners in the end on a score-line of 2-22 to 0-13.

Ahane Seniors also took on Ballyhea in Mackey Park on Saturday 22nd in a challenge game and in a very competitive match throughout, Ballyhea led by 2-08 to 0-10 at half-time.  However, Ahane settled better in the 2nd half and ran out deserved winners in the end on a scoreline of 0-22 to 2-13.  This was a very good run out in preparation for the 1st round championship game v Doon in 2 weeks’ time.

Minor Hurling

Our Minors were at home to Garryspillane on Friday last 21st April in the Premier Minor Championship and although this was a very young Ahane team on the night, they put in a great performance.  Unfortunately they lost out in the end to a very strong Garryspillane team by 0-25 to 0-16 which leaves the team with one win and one defeat going into the championship break due to the state exams.  Training continues on Sunday mornings and midweek from next week.

Club Sponsor : Reminder that our Club Main Sponsor for 2017 is Martin Haugh of Munster Tree Surgeons and our new Jersey for 2017 complete with the Munster Tree Surgeons Logo will be ready for the start of the 2017 Championship.  The launch of the Credit Union Senior Hurling Championship takes place on Monday 24th April 2017 at 8pm in Aras Mumhan.

Iomáint Sinsir: Tosóidh craobh iomána sinsir Luimní I gceann coicíse agus tá ullmhucháin Atháin ag dul ar aghaidh go sásúil. Bhuaigh said ar CLG Baile Uí Shé ag an deireadh seachtaine

Atháin 0-22 Bhaile Uí Shé 2-13

Peil: D’imir na peileadóirí sóisireacha sa sraith peile Thoir dé hAoine. Bhí roinnt imreoirí in easnamh ar an oíche agus theip orthu in aghaidh CLG Cnocán.

Iomáint Sóisir: Bhí sar-bhua ag na hiománaithe sóisireacha dé Domhnaigh sa sraith Thoir i bPáirc Mhic Aodha. Tosach maith leath na hoibre agus chuir Pádraig Ó Conchubhair solas geal idir na foirne le cúl sa chéad leath agus chuir said an bó thar abhainn le cúl sa dara leath nuair a bhuail Dara Ó Conghaile cúl eile déanach sa chluiche. An scór: Atháin 2-17 Maigh Rua/Bóthar 0-8

U15 : On Tuesday April 18th Ahane hosted Adare in the Under 15 Hurling league. Those in attendance were treated to a cracking game of hurling. There was tremendous skill and passion displayed by both teams and in the end, Adare emerged victorious on a score line of 3-06 to 3-04. Gavin Rowsome in goals had a solid game making some great saves throughout, the full-back line of Jack Barry, Aiden Carroll and William O’Leary defended brilliantly and kept the Adare forwards at bay while in front of them, the half back line of Liam O Mara, Kevin Morrissey and Tom O Hanlon closed the opposition down time and again and attacked every ball that came their way. The midfield of Mark Donnellan and Adam Murrihy worked up and down the field tirelessly helping out in defence when required and also adding to the attack when in possession. The half forward line of Tom Marsden, Glen Jones and Peter Donohoe ran at their opposite numbers time and again and their pace and power had the Adare half back line under pressure throughout. In the full forward line, Mark Hickey, Conor O Brien and Gavin Cole caused all sorts of problems for the Full back line of Adare winning high ball time after time and scoring 2-02 between them. Replacements in the shape of Eddie Hartigan and Cormac Greaney added some much needed fresh legs in the 2nd half and they both added to the cause as the game wound down. One or two opportunities of goals came Ahane's way in the closing minutes but credit to the opposition defence for holding firm. Credit too to the 2 unused subs of John Donohoe and Colm Slattery Wright, both of whom are under 13 and will add to the team as the campaign rolls on into the summer. Next up is an U15 football league game at home to Ballylanders at home this Thursday evening at 7pm. Then on Monday May 1st, the U15 hurlers travel to Feenagh to take on Belville Gaels.

Mackey Park - many people have commented on how well the clubhouse and specifically the new the new bedding that has been planted over the last week. Thanks to Tom O'Neill for donating mulch and Pat Quigley for donating machinery and the hard working team of Laura Fox, Bernie Quirke, Mary Quickley, Claire Hickey for making this happen and all who supported.

Ahane GAA club extend best wishes to Ahane Senior Camogie team who under manager Phelim Macken and team captain Judith Mulcahy will contest the Limerick Senior Camogie league county final this weekend against Newcastlewest, 

U6 – it is great to see so many turning up each week to the training sessions.

U8 – the U8 hurlers returned to training in Ahane on Monday 24th from 6pm-7.15pm after having 6 weeks indoor training in Delta. 

U10 – the U10 Football team had their first run-out of the year last week with 3 games of football at a blitz hosted by Claughan.  The footballers showed some great teamwork, nice touches, tackling, support plan and took some fine scores over the 3 games against 2 Monaleen team and St. Patricks.  Thanks to Claughan GAA and Limerick GAA for running a very well organised blitz.  Hurling Training continues Monday 6:30-7:45pm and Friday 6:30-7:45pm.

U12 – the U12 players had a very enjoyable and novel football and hurling challenge games against our near neighbours Murroe-Boher last week.  The teams participated in 25 minutes football followed by 25 minutes hurling with both games very evenly contested.  Thanks to Ollie and all at Murroe-Boher.  The U12 Football league commences on 27th April with Ahane away to St. Patricks.

U14 - training continues in football and hurling ahead of upcoming fixtures.

Date for the Diary – Ahane GAA Club Golf Classic – Friday 16th June 2017 at Castletroy Golf Club – Not to be missed !!!!